McClure Message Week 15
December 5 - 9
This Friday your Bulldog may have come home talking about a couple of fun items we have going on at school.
The first is a staff game that we invited the kids into - it added a little levity and diversion to our Friday for sure. Kids got to help out staff teams search the building in a hunt for hidden googly eyes. Infusing joy into our space is a contagious condition and benefits both adults and kids.
Second, your Bulldog has homework from me this weekend! Part of our Holly Day (Dec 21), day of community, includes interest sessions - everything from service projects, to bingo, to flag football. This weekend I'd like kids to review the choices they have, talk with friends about what sessions they'd like to do, and sign up for sessions they'd be interested in. Each student has a google form from me in their email to complete by Monday afternoon. Kids will sign up for more choices than sessions so we can make sure everyone gets sessions they are interested in. Thanks for your help reviewing that Google form!
Last for this week, we have a Band and Orchestra fundraiser happening this Thursday at Oberweis. Just order from Oberweis on Thursday, mention Western Springs D101 Band and Orchestra, and 20% of your order comes back to fund music programs in the district!
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, December 7 ____ Homebase Day
Thursday, December 8 _____ 7th grade only - Author visit (Ann Braden) during 10th period
Thursday, December 8 _____ Winter Concert - 6:00 Orchestra, 6:30 Band, 7:15 Chorus, and all groups combined at 7:50pm.
Wednesday, December 14 ____ Late Arrival Day, 10am start
Thursday, December 15 _____ PM Assembly, LT Band Tour
Wednesday, December 21_____ McClure Holly Day
Thursday, December 22 - Friday, January 6 ____ Winter Break
Monday, January 9 ____ School resumes
Planned Absences
- Will your student miss December 21st? This is Holly Day, a fun day of community at McClure. Please let the office know as soon as possible if your child will be out on 12/21.
- Will your student miss more than 3 days? Please make sure they come to the main office to pick up an extended absence form.
McClure on the Mic
Subscribe to the podcast, listen to the latest episode, or review past seasons HERE. to listen to all of the McClure on the Mic episodes.
8th Grade Baby Bulldog Photos!
- Photos must be emailed to MFUMAROLO@D101.org.
- Please write your Bulldog's first and last name in your email. Without a name, the photo will not be featured in the yearbook.
- Photos will be cropped to be square so keep that in mind as you select a picture to submit!
- DUE Friday, December 9
Variety Show!
Please encourage your young performer to submit their video act to Mrs. Federman (afederman@d101.org) by December 9th if they'd like to be included. Students will watch the virtual variety show with classmates on Holly Day.
Join the McClure Team
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A Culture of Appreciation
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our efforts to build a culture of appreciation sharing a note for a staff member. If you would like to pass along a kind word or message of gratitude, please fill out a quick form using a link below and I’ll make sure your kind message finds its way to its recipient.
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Parent Council Corner
Fun Lunch Volunteer Reminder
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to work at our Thursday Fun Lunches so far this year! Just a reminder, if you are signed up for a future date but can no longer work at it, please either remove yourself from the Sign-Up Genius or find a sub.
B&O RaiseRight Gift Card Orders!
Don't forget to use RaiseRight for your holiday shopping! Think STOCKING STUFFERS, TEACHER GIFTS and that HARD TO BUY FOR FAMILY MEMBER. Physical Gift Card order deadlines are this Friday… December 2nd, and Friday, December 9th. Click here to place an order online for Physical Gift Card, e-Gift Cards or to Reload.
REMINDER All orders placed during the months of November and December will be entered to win a $25 Starbucks Gift Card! The more times you order, the more chances you have to win! A drawing will be held December 31st and Gift Card presented January 9th.
BULK ORDERS Looking for a larger quantity of gift cards for your work group, office or charity? Please contact us if you need a BULK order – we are happy to help and make it easy!
Please contact the D101 B&O RaiseRight Team at D101RaiseRite@gmail.com Happy Shopping! Carol Ann, Jackie, Tara and Teri
B&O RaiseRight Gift Cards
Supporting your D101 Band & Orchestra program
Sign up TODAY at: https://www.raiseright.com/enroll
Enrollment Code: 2LBE6B9D51L2L
Download the RaiseRight app to your smartphone
Group gift for our wonderful McClure Teachers and Staff!
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Word From WSFEE
Check out the WSFEE Christmas Tree at Winter Wonderland this weekend on the Tower Green. Make someone's Christmas wish come true with a grant from WSFEE. Visit wsfee.org or follow WSFEE on Facebook or Instagram (@wsfee_d101) to hear about events, sponsorship, and donation opportunities.
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Community Events
Registration for WS Little League is open! Please see the flyer below or here for more details.
Contact Us
McClure Junior HIgh
4225 Wolf Road
Western Springs, IL 60558
Main Office Phone Number: (708) 246-7590
Office Fax Number: (708) 246-4370
Attendance Email: mjhattendance@d101.org
Principal Laura Broadnax: lbroadnax@d101.org
Dean of Students Thomas Sturm: tsturm@d101.org